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1. The Lithosphere is made up of The mantle and the outer core The outer and inner core The crust and the outer core The crust and the top layer of the mantle

Correct Answer- D The Lithosphere is made up of the crust and the top layer of the mantle.

A possible result of two tectonic plates converging would be The creation of a rift valley The creation of a new island The creation of a mountain range An earthquake

Correct Answer- C A possible result of two tectonic plates converging would be the creation of a mountain range.

Which of the following is a benefit of living in an area where there is plate tectonic movement? Volcanic eruptions Earthquakes The creation of rich soil from past volcanic eruptions A tsunami occurring near your nation.

Correct Answer- C Which of the following is a benefit of living in an area where there is plate tectonic movement? The creation of rich soil from past volcanic eruptions.

A rock cracking in half after years of having water freeze and melt in and around it is an example of Deposition Weathering Erosion Rock development

Correct Answer- B A rock cracking in half after years of having water freeze and melt in and around it is an example of weathering.

When two tectonic plates diverge which of the following is a possible effect. Rift Valley Mountain building Earthquake Volcanic eruption

Correct Answer A When two tectonic plates diverge which of the following is a possible effect. Rift Valley

Which of the following environmental processes will lead to an earthquake or tsunami? Converging plates Diverging plates When tectonic plates transform When subduction occurs between tectonic plates

Correct Answer C Which of the following environmental processes will lead to an earthquake or tsunami? When tectonic plates transform.

California has building codes in order to help buildings withstand earthquakes because It is located near the Pacific Ocean. It is located on the west side of the United States. It is located on the American Plate. It is located on a fault line.

Answer D California has building codes in order to help buildings withstand earthquakes because it is located on a fault line.

Where are you most likely to find an active volcano, and possible earthquakes? In the center of a tectonic plate Only in the ocean Where plates meet at a boundary None of the above

Answer C Where are you most likely to find an active volcano, and possible earthquakes? Where plates meet at a boundary

Which of the following lists of physical features would most likely increase trade and travel for people living near them? The Pacific Ocean, the Himalayan Mountains in Asia, and the Ganges River in India The Ganges river in India, the Alps in Europe and the Indian Ocean The Yangtze river in Asia, the Yellow river in Asia, and the Pacific Ocean The Gobi desert in Asia, the Yellow river in Asia, and the Mississippi river in North America

Answer C Which of the following lists of physical features would most likely increase trade and travel for people living near them? The Yangtze river in Asia, the Yellow river in Asia, and the Pacific Ocean

Which of the following lists the steps of the water cycle in the correct order? Evaporation, condensation, precipitation Condensation, Precipitation, Evaporation Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation

Answer A Which of the following lists the steps of the water cycle in the correct order? Evaporation, condensation, precipitation

Which of the following is a negative effect of the water cycle that can occur? Flooding Fresh water Water for irrigation None of the above

Answer A Which of the following is a negative effect of the water cycle that can occur? Flooding

Which of the following is a positive of the water cycle? Water is a renewable resource Irrigation for crops Provides water to lakes and rivers All of the above

Answer D Which of the following is a positive of the water cycle? All of the above

Use the map below to answer the following question. Trading from Africa, Europe and India was made easier by The Sahara desert in Northern Africa The access to oceans and rivers The use of camels The use of the Steppes in Asia

Answer Trading from Africa, Europe and India was made easier by the access to oceans and rivers.

Use the map below to answer the following question. The Arabian Peninsula has easier trade and travel because It is located near Asia It is surround by water on 3 sides It contains the Nafuo desert It is near India

Answer B The Arabian Peninsula has easier trade and travel because it is surround by water on 3 sides.

Which of the following represents the process of erosion? A mudslide after a rainstorm The building up of sediment at the mouth of a river The formation of a canyon from years of water flow The breaking down of a rock from freezing rain

Answer C Erosion is the breaking down of rocks, sand and soil and it being carried away.